William Stone (abt. 1645 - aft. 1707)

Born about 15 Apr 1645 in Northumberland County, Colony of Virginia

Died after 31 Jan 1707 after about age 61 in Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Colony of Virginia

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Biography

William Stone was a Virginia colonist.

William was born about 1645. Another William Stone was born about that same year, his wife was Mary and they had at least one child christened in St Peter's Parish, New Kent, Virginia.

It should be noted that other researchers have found additional men named William Stone, some in the region. Presently, on FamilySearch, one contributor unequivocally states: Only proven children are William, Ashwell, Elizabeth & Mary per Historical Southern Families, Volume VI. However, as the research has been compiled, as will become apparent, the will of the present William Stone, and that of his wife, Sarah, tell a different story. Thus, a word of caution that descendants in particular can be helpful in determining whether the correct line has been identified, but also note that with common names such as William and Sarah, even that is not enough to make a definitive statement without corroborating evidence (such as known and sourced/proven children and location).

Our William Stone married Sarah.^[1][2]

Among their children were:

1. Sarah (Stone) Glasscock (William's grandson John Glasscock was named in his will).^[1] About 1698, Sarah had married Thomas Glasscock (born circa 1671)^[3]
2. Phillip Stone^[1]
3. Joshua Stone^[1]
4. Elizabeth (Stone) Dawson^[1][2]
5. Mary (Stone) Fann^[1]
6. William Stone^[2]

• Son in law Robert Schofield (the wife of Robert is not apparent from the will abstract)^[1]

He died in 1707, with a Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia will date of 31 Jan 1797, which named his wife, Sarah, and the above-noted children.^[1]

Research Notes

• Needs confirmation that this citation can be reproduced:
  • Glassco, Lawrence Allyn. The Glas(s)cocks of England and America: Glas(s)cocks of England prior to 1643 and of America after 1643. 1984, p. 160.
  • Virginia, Marriages of the Northern Neck of Virginia 1649-1800. p. 150.
• Additional narrative, source appears to be Ricke, Janet 20 Aug 1995. Needs confirmation that this source can be reproduced:

He was married to Sarah HOWARD. 775. Sarah HOWARD was born in 1645. She signed a will on 2 Jul 1711 in Richmond Co., VA. She died in 1717. Sarah STONE, wid. and relict of William STONE, of Rich. Co., will; 2 Jul 1711, 1 May 1717 dau, Elizabeth DAWSON (now wife of William Dawson) a tract of land near the lands of near the lands of George GLASCOCK and James TUNE (containing) 40 ac. which sd. land was bought of my son Philip Stone by the sd. William DAWSON; ex: son William STONE; wit: Joseph STONE, Thomas Draper, Leonard HART. p. 332 - Sarah STONE, inv. pres. by William STONE, ex; 5 June 1717." Wills Richmond Co., VA, 1699-1800. p. 36. Children were: p. 387 i. Sarah STONE. ii. Elizabeth STONE. m. William Dawson. See mothers will, on mothers general note. iii. Philip STONE. Named in mother's will. iv. William STONE. Was ex. of mother's will, presented inventory on 5 Jun 1717. See mother's will in Richmond Co., VA. Some of the above is from Headley (1983).

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7} "WILLIAM STONE - His will, dated 31 Jan. 1707, lists his wife Sarah and sons Phillip and Joshua. Also son-in-law Robert Schofield, and daughters, Elizabeth and Mary, plus his grandson John Glasscock - who was the oldest son of his daughter Sarah, who was not mentioned." This summary seems legitimate, but the citation is incorrect/cannot be reproduced. Citing The William and Mary Quarterly. Vol. 17, Series 1, p. 84. It is possible that the "Virginia, Marriages" citation summarized the material, but that is unlikely, as that volume tends to include only marriages, not will abstracts.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} Headley, Robert Kirk. Wills of Richmond County, Virginia, 1800. 1983, p. 16 (William) 36 (Sarah). Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company.
3. ↑ Thomas, Helen Gilmore Smith & Barmann, Dolly Reed Gilmore. Gillmore-Carter and Allied Families. 1962, p. 61. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, Family History Library, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.